Bastion Peak (Canada)

Bastion Peak
Bastion Peak

Location in Alberta and British Columbia

Highest point
Elevation 2,994 m (9,823 ft)[1]
Prominence 447 m (1,467 ft)
Coordinates 52°42′30″N 118°20′42″W / 52.70833°N 118.34500°W / 52.70833; -118.34500Coordinates: 52°42′30″N 118°20′42″W / 52.70833°N 118.34500°W / 52.70833; -118.34500
Geography
Location Alberta
British Columbia
Parent range Park Ranges
Topo map NTS 83D/09
Climbing
First ascent 1925 J.W.A. Hickson, Howard Palmer, H. Kohler
Easiest route East Face IV 5.7

Bastion Peak is located on the border of Alberta and British Columbia. It was named in 1916 by E. Deville.[1][2]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Bastion Peak". PeakFinder.com.
  2. "Bastion Peak". Bivouac.com.


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